Reddit reviews DEDC Jack Pad Universal Slotted Frame Rubber Jack Pad Medium Size, Frame Rail Protector (1 Pack)
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Maximum Load Bearing: 2 Ton; UNIVERSAL:Fits most Jacks and vehicles, please verify dimensions and ensure fitment to your vehicle.DURABLE: Durable rubber construction, medium size provides more cushion and crush resistance.USEABLE: Protects Pinch Weld Seams and Frame Rails from bending or breaking when jacking up your car with these jack pads.HELPFUL: Prevent your frame rails from bending when using a Jack to lift your car. Soft rubber surface, do not scratch painted or coated chassis parts.DIMENSIONS: 75mm Diameter 35mm Height, Slot Dimensions: 10mm Wide 15mm deep.By the way,this rubber jack pad smells like rubber is supposed to smell,a little bit stinks when new.
I use on of these.
Actually, they do make adapters that will fit onto the pinch welds. Link: https://www.amazon.com/Saddle-Adapter-Rocker-DP-Company/dp/B01N1ID2KZ or https://www.amazon.com/DEDC-Universal-Slotted-Rubber-Protector/dp/B01MA232WY/ref=pd_bxgy_2/139-4332485-1348812?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01MA232WY&pd_rd_r=73a3427b-60bf-11e9-b2ef-bb2ae37525d6&pd_rd_w=X1N83&pd_rd_wg=tRvUY&pf_rd_p=a2006322-0bc0-4db9-a08e-d168c18ce6f0&pf_rd_r=C93C6VH3BXPWX027P1JQ&psc=1&refRID=C93C6VH3BXPWX027P1JQ Lexus/Toyota write their manuals assuming that you will take your car to a mechanic. I have a Corolla myself and I do all of my own work.
That said, I do have a jack (actually 3), jack stands, and wheel chocks (My car is a manual transmission). I will never work on a car with just the scissor jack.
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You're probably okay to do as you describe. You may wish to get a rubber piece or some wood to prevent damage to the pinch weld though.
I have a piece like this: https://www.amazon.com/DEDC-Universal-Slotted-rubber-MEDIUM/dp/B01MA232WY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497976672&sr=8-1&keywords=jack++pinch+weld
In practice though I use my jack for the front cross member without issue. It scrapes the plastic skirts a bit getting under there but it goes.
Yup. They pop off and then the jack can get to the pinch weld. Make sure to use a pinch weld adapter if you are using a normal floor jack.
Great! I bet if you look under the car, behind the front wheel or in front of the rear wheel, inside of the side skirts or other plastic moulding, right near the pinch welds, you'll see some triangle arrows stamped/marked/notched out.
Also, you may be interested in something like this for your jack:
https://www.amazon.com/DEDC-Universal-Slotted-Rubber-Medium/dp/B01MA232WY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1510856163&sr=8-3&keywords=pinch+weld+jack+pad